a second vocabulary lesson for your early 20s

a sequel, work and internet edition! 

a Potemkin project - what you have open on your screen during Friday afternoons at work; the smoke and mirrors of productivity (alt usage: Potemkin chore wheel) 

morning after martyrdom - the Catch 22 of being epically hung over at work; your Herculean effort to arrive somewhat on time and contribute demonstrates commitment to your managers, coworkers, and job, and yet they must never realize your condition, so they’ll never know and appreciate your sacrifice.

a joy leash - the equal and opposite reaction to the flash of self-satisfaction that comes from acknowledgment on the internet (reblog, a like, an upvote); the hammer that swings down on you for feeling proud of easy-won praise for your easy-won creativity, and mistaking them both for something more substantial.